Sammy Hastings

On July 1, 2023, Harold Samuel Hastings “Sammy”, 78, devoted husband, father, and friend passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family and his precious wife of almost 59 years, Charlotte. Sammy was a native of Greenville, South Carolina. Born on December 16, 1944, he was a son of the late Harold Hartwell and Myrtle Dill Hastings. He leaves to cherish his memory, loving wife, Charlotte Leonard Hastings; his sons, Todd Hastings (Marian), Chad Hastings (Kimberly), and Corey Hastings; daughters, Chelsea Hastings, and Anna Gail Hastings; grandchildren, Thomas Hastings (Bethany), Abigail Hastings, Timothy Hastings, and Winn Hastings; great-grandson, Rawlings; sister, Mary Todd (Milton); brother, Gerald Hastings (Julie); and sister-in-law, Ann Hastings. He was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth Hastings. Sammy never met a stranger, a true conversationalist at heart, he spoke of his service as a United States Marine during the Vietnam War, and the unwavering support of his family often. Upon returning from service, he founded H & S Textiles, where he worked alongside his father, father-in-law, and son for over 25 years. After closing his family business, he worked for the Caterpillar Corporation until his retirement in 2015. On any given day of his well-deserved retirement, you could find Sammy and Charlotte hard at work in the garden with their dog, Bella. He was a member of Blue Ridge Baptist Church of Greer, South Carolina, where he proudly served as deacon. It was one of his greatest joys to sing in the choir on Sunday, even hours after the service you could find his humming his favorite hymns. After his courageous course with cancer, it can be said of Sammy along with the Apostle Paul, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course.” The love that Sammy had for the Lord and his family is beyond measure and will continue to be seen through those who were deeply blessed to know him. We will celebrate the life of Harold Samuel Hastings at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2023, at The Wood Mortuary Chapel conducted by his son and pastor, Rev. Chad Hastings, and Ms. Annie Lipscomb. Burial will follow in Graceland East Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2023, at The Wood Mortuary. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.

Sammy Hastings

December 16, 1944 - July 1, 2023